how much food does it hold?and some reviews said Loud. How loud? what type of noise.I have a pet feeder already that makes noise, but is not overwhelmingly loud. Too bad it only lasted 16 months. how much food does it hold?and some reviews said Loud. How loud? what type of noise.I have a pet feeder already that makes noise, but is not overwhelmingly loud. Too bad it only lasted... » Read More how much food does it hold?and some reviews said Loud. How loud? what type of noise.I have a pet feeder already that makes noise, but is not overwhelmingly loud. Too bad it only lasted 16 months. « Show Less
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the noise is a mechanical grinding noise, hard to say how loud it is as it is in the bathroom across the hall but we can easily hear it from the bedroom, it holds quite a bit of food - I'd say at least 8 cups of food, which for the amount it dispenses lasts quite a long time
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Not much! It's hard to measure since it's round. Get one that is FAR better for the money: Aspen Pet LeBistro Portion Control Automatic Pet Feeder, Black, 10 pounds. I have both, and the Crown lasted less than a year, and even when it worked, it wasn't as good as the Bistro.They both make noise, but since they are in the garage, it doesn't bother us. If it's inside the house and goes off at 3 AM it may wake you up, but most people feed their pets during daylight hours anyway.Hope that's helpful.
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I just use the lower section and give 1/4 cup 3x a day and it easily lasts a week. I took the message off because the 2 cats jump to it on first sound and I didn't like hearing voices in the other room. It's not terribly loud but you can hear it so you know it's working. I've had it start and not deliver food a couple of times and I had to put my hand in and rake it around. There is a forward button that you hold for 3 sec. and it will cycle. The instructions are pretty good and there is an E-Mail and website you can visit.
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I think it's rated for 7 lbs of food. The jamming issue I had was that the kibble a we're getting caught in the part that spins to dispense the food. Maybe they were too small, but I didn't see any documentation listing a minimum size for the food. I thought the motor was pretty loud.
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I'm impressed with amount it can hold, but manufacturer says put no more than 3lb in at at time. It has a whurling sound that you hear from the parts that dispense the food. I can hear it through a wall if all else is quiet and the wall is not insulated and not very thick, but it doesn't last long. It's 'loud' partially as some times the food may not fall in precisely right so it might grind or crunch on the food. if it weren't for that it's pretty minor in my opinion. Makes noise, but won't outcompete radio or TV.
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I don't remember how long it took my two cockatiels to find the food but I don't think very long. Have all other feeder dishes been removed from their cages? I hope they go to the new one, it is a great feeding dish. Good luck. By the way, my two cockatiels are in separate cages, maybe that has something to do with it. Just a guess.
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It's a twin feeder so you can put 2 difference food in each. when I go on vacation it will last about a month. It depend on the setting you set how long it will last
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The bowl hold 3+ cups of dry dog food, and a bit more than 1 quart of water. Please don't hesitate on this item. It is one of my best ever purchases. Originally bought to take on vacation for our greyhound, but have ended up "living" full-time on the floor of the back seat of our vehicle and used often when we take her on long or all day trips or if she is going to be "waiting" in the car for us. I just give her water and some food, some treats and toys along with plenty of fresh air and shade, and she will happily stay in the car for long periods of time. I think you will love this item! The bowl hold 3+ cups of dry dog food, and a bit more than 1 quart of water. Please don't hesitate on this item. It is one of my best ever purchases. Originally bought to take on vacation for our greyhound, but have ended up "living" full-time on the floor of the back seat of our vehicle and used often when we take her on long or all day trips or if she is going to be "waiting" in the car for us. I just give her water and some food, some treats and toys along with plenty of fresh air and shade, and she will happily stay in the car for long periods of time. I think you... » Read More The bowl hold 3+ cups of dry dog food, and a bit more than 1 quart of water. Please don't hesitate on this item. It is one of my best ever purchases. Originally bought to take on vacation for our greyhound, but have ended up "living" full-time on the floor of the back seat of our vehicle and used often when we take her on long or all day trips or if she is going to be "waiting" in the car for us. I just give her water and some food, some treats and toys along with plenty of fresh air and shade, and she will happily stay in the car for long periods of time. I think you will love this item! « Show Less
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I don't know if you mean how loud is the unit when it is operating, or how loud is the "beep" that tells you your food is ready, so I'll answer both. When it is operating it is almost silent. The beeps at the end are soft. To my mind they're not loud enough. On a scale of 1 - 5 I'd give them a 2 or 3.
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It's about average to me. I live with two cats and it doesn't seem to bother them. The initial sounds when first started is the loudest but as the food is grounded (in a matter of seconds) the loudness subsides. Certain foods will be louder others i.e. bananas, avocados, dates vs coffee beans, seeds, nuts, ice etc. It works very fast. I can't say I've ever needed to run it longer than a minute or 2. I have liked it enough to buy one for my 73 yr old dad. He uses his daily and has vastly improved his health because of it. Hope this info helps.
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I use my feeder for portion control and to get my cat to eat more frequently -- we are trying to get her weight down. I don't use the feeder for trips, like everyone seemed to who was answering this question. So for a 24-hr period, it works fine. Just add a bit of water into the wet food if you're concerned about it drying out a bitl
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We use it as the primary food bowl and it has worked rather well. There were probably 3 weeks of "screaming" by the cat, but he's gotten the hang of it now and doesn't protest anymore. He's slimmed down a lot. He looks just about like a normal sized cat, instead of one that swallowed a bowling ball. We have it set up inside of a serving tray with a ~2 inch lip on the floor and he's never even tried to knock it over. He's a smart guy and stubborn as a mule, so I'm honestly surprised he hasn't knocked it over. The tray must be enough of a deterrent.
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No idea- probably none. Mine has lasted very well- held up to squirrels and weather. It is the best feeder I have owned.
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The motor is running for only the few pre-set seconds needed to dispense the food. During that time, the sound emitted by the feeder is only sufficient to attract the attention of your pet (their hearing is quite keen), but certainly not so loud as to awaken members of the family who might still be sleeping. Neighbors in an adjacent apartment should not be able to hear the feeder at any time unless they have their ear to the wall. Noise is not a problem . Just keep this in mind: the sound which is heard is not that of a motor, but of the actual kibble dropping into the plastic tray. We have two of these feeders in our home and they are timed to go off at approximately the same time, twice a day. A great product and made here in the U.S.A. Hope that helps.
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Without having a bag's feeding instructions according to weight in front of me (in between orders), I would suggest you find another type of food only for the reason this food would cost you a bundle to use as the primary food. I use it as a supplement for variety. For my dog, their suggestion is to feed (16-20 lbs) about 8 nuggets daily as the only food. Believe me, no matter what size package...it does not last very long. When I get my order, I will be glad to add to your question with some facts but again, I think this particular brand would cost you a bundle to feed a 65 pound dog.
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It's not loud at all. We use out to eat often. My only complaint is that the suction is not that great. Would be better for a younger baby but when I got this for my then 8 month old he was strong enough to pull it off.
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The feeder holds 1.5 gallons of food, or 24 cups.We buy Royal Canin Adult Cat and the feeder holds about half a 8.8 lb bag. The kibble might be lighter than some dog foods though, and I've seen the same feeder referred to as "6lb petite".I would think that the food would go stale in the feeder quicker than in a sealed container (e.g. lock'n'lock), so we only use this when traveling and never for more than 4-5 days.
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You may want to send it back for a replacement. I myself, as well as my pet, love this feeder and I would recommend this feeder because not only is it a healthy way of feeding but it holds the right amount of food for my pet. The people who designed this feeder are very concerned about satisfaction and wellness of your pet.
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It is adjustable as to how much it feeds daily each time. So the answer would be how much you feed your pet a day. My problem was it was not reliable, so if you are counting on this feeding your pets be sure you or someone is around to make sure they are being fed daily. Neither one of mine were reliable. I honestly would not feel comfortable relying on this to feed my pets. One I don't use at all anymore and the other one my husband took apart and turned it into a free feeder works with just gravity flow and maybe a shake now and then.
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I bought it for my dog and I didn't realize how much it holds. It is a great size and not overly large, but only get if you have multiple dogs. My dog doesn't drink it nearly as fast as he should for the size that he is. If that makes sense?
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I put in a 20 pound bag of dog food, and have plenty of room left over. We also have cats, so I am familiar with how big a bag of cat food is, and I can't imagine a 15 pound bag of cat food filling up much more than half of the container. Quick note - we use grain free foods, so those may be denser and take up less room than other types of food.